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New high-tech PT gear, female uniform items highlight December Uniform Board December 2, 2002 — The Marine Corps Uniform Board will soon meet to consider changes to female uniforms, newer high-tech PT gear and the guidelines for appropriate wear of Marine Corps Emblems. "Uniform Board #205 deals with a variety of issues, from recommendations from the Women's Uniform Symposium to clothing prototypes developed by Marine Corps Systems Command," MORE

Risk management identifies problems, offers solutions in artillery field November 13, 2002 — Often when Marines hear about operational risk management, it is in response to a rash of problems or accidents. This year the Systems Command Fire Support Systems program was able to successfully apply the risk management model to identify the causes of two accidents and more importantly, suggested solutions to prevent further accidents. In MORE

Marine artist first enlisted to paint uniform plate November 8, 2002 — Sgt. John Carrillo, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, was one of many Marines who sent in his work, hoping to be chosen as the artist who would paint the next entry into Marine uniform history. Uniform plates, named for the old style of printing used in the 1800's, have long been a historical record of the uniforms that Marines have worn MORE

Lightweight howitzer breaks new ground July 22, 2002 — Titanium has long been a material used to make high-performance aircraft lighter and stronger, but the Marine Corps, in cooperation with the Army, is now using it to develop their towed howitzer of the future.The first XM-777 Lightweight Howitzer manufactured in the United States, was rolled out at Hattiesburg, Miss., July 18 marking a significant MORE

Uniform board looking for Marine artists July 17, 2002 — The Marine Corps Uniform Board is seeking talented Marine artists to help create illustrations of the new combat utility uniform.The board has traditionally created these illustrations, called uniform plates, to serve as supplements to the uniform regulations and a detailed historical record. "All the recent plates that have been done were done by MORE

Marines Mull Over MOLLE July 1, 2002 — A new internet-based survey that began July 1 asks Marines what they want from their next load bearing system. "We have heard the complaints from the fleet loud and clear," said Capt. Dave Pinion, Systems Command load bearing project officer. "Now we need input from the Marines so we can develop a system that will suit their needs. With this MORE

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